Park & Rides and Bike Racks
The Vermont Agency of Transportation is again seeking funding in its annual budget for the Municipal Park & Ride Grant Program. If approved by this session of the legislature, funding in the 2011 state fiscal year will further promote the development of municipality-owned and maintained park & ride facilities.
When the 2011 program is formally announced, towns within the Stagecoach service area are encouraged to apply. Collaboration with the public transportation provider is an important application element. Of course, there are commitments towns must meet to be eligible for funding. Interested applicants may contact the Stagecoach (Holly Brown) or the Two Rivers Ottaquechee Reginal Planning Commission (Rita Seto) for further information.
As a way to encourage carless travel, the Stagecoach is planning to install additional bike racks on its buses during the 2011 fiscal year. These industry standard racks allow for quick loading and unloading without scratching since all contact points are on the bicycle’s tires. One bike rack is currently in use on the 89er North commuter route.
With additional park & ride lots and bike racks in store, people will have more options for planning their trips. To turn a well recognized advertising phrase, "Your car – you can leave home without it."
